Counselor Intern at Anchor Life Clinic (2026-03 – 2026-09)
- Provide primary individual therapy to a consistent weekly caseload of 10 clients utilizing CBT, Existential Therapy, and DBT frameworks; maintain long-term client retention from internship inception with high treatment plan goal attainment, while managing end-to-end client care including scheduling, SMART goal formulation, referrals, and discharge planning as well as keeping up-to-date clinical documentation.
- Design, organize, and co-facilitate two weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group therapy sessions, leveraging a co-counseling dynamic to build core skill-building competencies in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of private practice operations by navigating insurance billing workflows, verifying financial information, and maintaining timely, ethical, and HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation.
Student Intern at Children's Home Society (2026-01 – 2026-03)
- Co-facilitated clinical counseling sessions for children and adolescents directly within Jacksonville public schools, implementing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) principles while navigating the public school system to support client-centered goals.
- Conducted clinical intake calls and comprehensive baseline assessments with parents to gather relevant background history, evaluate client needs, and establish strong therapeutic rapport.
- Maintained structured communication and ongoing support for families, ensuring strong relational rapport and seamless administrative follow-through across academic and home settings.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Growing Together Behavioral Center (2025-06 – Present)
- Executed individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs established by supervising BCBAs, applying targeted behavioral strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and support developmental goals.
- Systematically collected, recorded, and analyzed real-time quantitative behavioral data to monitor client progression, evaluate intervention efficacy, and inform ongoing clinical planning.
- Fostered independence and social-emotional growth by coaching clients in functional communication, adaptive daily living skills, and emotion regulation, while strictly upholding BACB ethical guidelines.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at BlueSprig Pediatrics (2021-08 – 2024-08)
- Applied individualized ABA therapy to foster social development, communication, and independence in pediatric clients on the autism spectrum, while maintaining detailed, insurance-compliant clinical documentation.
- Collaborated with supervising BCBAs to conduct caregiver guidance sessions, training families on evidence-based behavioral strategies to ensure home-based generalization.
International Patient Representative at Mayo Clinic (2024-08 – 2024-12)
- Managed appointment scheduling within hospital software, served as a client advocate with medical professionals, and conducted targeted wellness checks to ensure comprehensive care.
- Delivered culturally sensitive support and medical translation, bridging language gaps and facilitating seamless cultural adaptation for international patients navigating complex healthcare systems.
